Comparison

Ball Factory Sort vs Pixel Rescue!

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Ball Factory Sort

Tap to move colorful balls into matching trays, filling them to clear the board. This engaging puzzle game offers hundreds of levels with satisfying color-matching challenges. It's easy to learn but provides a mentally stimulating experience.

Highlights
  • Color ball sorting
  • Match colors to trays
  • Hundreds of puzzle levels
  • Smooth, satisfying gameplay
  • Brain-sharpening challenges
Features
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Ready to sort our balls? Tap to move colorful balls into the right trays! Match colors, fill each tray, and clear the board with smooth, satisfying moves. A single tap can change everything—so plan ahead and sort smartly! Easy to play, hard to put down Enjoy hundreds of fun puzzle levels featuring ball sorting, color matching, and clever challenges. It’s perfect for relaxing, yet challenging enough to keep your brain sharp.

About

Pixel Rescue!

Engage in a 3D pixel art color-matching puzzle game where you guide rescue boats to free adorable baby octopuses trapped in intricate patterns. Strategically match boat colors to fill capacity and unlock layers of the puzzle to win.

Highlights
  • 3D pixel art color matching
  • Rescue baby octopuses
  • Layer-by-layer puzzle unlocking
  • Hundreds of beautiful patterns
  • Strategic docking and capacity management
  • Brain-teasing mechanics like linked boats and locks
Features
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Welcome to Pixel Rescue! It's a fun and challenging 3D pixel art color-matching puzzle game! Here, adorable baby octopuses are trapped in giant pixel art patterns. As the rescue team commander, you'll dispatch rescue boats of different colors to safely pick them up! How to Play? • Observe & Match: Check the color of the outermost octopuses, then choose a matching boat to dock. • Fill Up & Set Sail: Once a boat is docked, baby octopuses of the same color will automatically line up and board. Keep an eye on the boat's capacity — once it's full, it will automatically set sail! • Unlock Layer by Layer: The inner octopuses are revealed only after the outer ones are picked up. Plan the pickup order wisely, clear the entire board, and win! Game Features: • A Treat for Perfectionists: Watch giant pixel art patterns get ""disassembled"" layer by layer and enjoy an incredibly satisfying and relaxing experience! • Tons of Beautiful Patterns: From adorable animals to amazing objects, hundreds of 3D patterns made up of baby octopuses are waiting for you. • Strategy Meets Challenge: Docking spots are limited! Plan every move carefully to avoid congestion and failed rescues. • Plenty of Brain-Teasing Mechanics: As you progress through the levels, you'll encounter special mechanics like ""linked boats"" and ""locks and keys,"" making the puzzles even more strategic. • Relaxing & Soothing Experience: Vibrant 3D cartoon visuals, cute baby octopuses, and satisfying sound effects help you unwind anytime, anywhere. Download Pixel Rescue now, set sail on your rescue adventure, and see how many levels you can conquer!

Screenshots

Ball Factory Sort4 screens
Pixel Rescue!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ball Factory Sort at 4.9 against Pixel Rescue!'s 3.0. Ball Factory Sort also leads on ratings volume (105 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Ball Factory Sort sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Pixel Rescue! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ball Factory Sort holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ball Factory Sort has 105 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Ball Factory Sort versus Pixel Rescue!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBall Factory SortPixel Rescue!
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (105 ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings105 — better1
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size377 MB380 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAMOBEAR PTE. LTDPLAYNEXX

Customer experience

Ball Factory Sort

All ratings105 ratings
Positive98.1%
Neutral1.0%
Negative1.0%

Pixel Rescue!

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Ball Factory Sort

One-time10
  • Starter Pack 0.99$$0.99
  • Coin Pack 1.99$$1.99
  • Small Pack 4.99$$4.99
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  • Revive Pack 4.99$$4.99
  • Remove Ads 7.99$$7.99
  • Medium Pack 9.99$$9.99
  • Remove Ads Bundle 11.99$$11.99
  • Coin Pack 14.99$$14.99
  • Large Pack 19.99$$19.99
  • Coin Pack 29.99$$29.99
10 purchases

Pixel Rescue!

One-time10
  • 1500$1.99
  • LimitedGroup$4.99
  • NoAds$8.99
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  • SmallGroup$9.99
  • NoAdsGroup$11.99
  • 15000$16.99
  • MediumGroup$19.99
  • 37500$34.99
  • 75000$64.99
  • 150000$99.99

Questions

Is Ball Factory Sort free?
Ball Factory Sort is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pixel Rescue! free?
Pixel Rescue! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ball Factory Sort or Pixel Rescue!?
Ball Factory Sort is rated higher. Ball Factory Sort averages 4.9 out of 5 from 105 ratings, while Pixel Rescue! averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Ball Factory Sort or Pixel Rescue! have ads?
Both Ball Factory Sort and Pixel Rescue! show ads.
Which is updated more often, Ball Factory Sort or Pixel Rescue!?
Ball Factory Sort ships an update weekly, and Pixel Rescue! weekly. Most recently, Ball Factory Sort was updated on November 12, 2026 and Pixel Rescue! on November 10, 2026.

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